The 5 Types Of Home Lighting Orlando Homeowners Need to Know

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08 Dec,2025

Great Home Lighting Can Do Much More Than Brighten A Space.

It can set the mood, make rooms feel larger, highlight design features, enhance safety, and be layered to create an aesthetically pleasing environment for you and your guests. Let’s look at the 5 types of home lighting every homeowner should be familiar with when creating a lighting plan that fits both practical needs and personal style.

1. Ambient Lighting

Ambient lighting, also known as “general illumination,” is the foundation of every room and your home’s main source of light. In many homes it is provided by overhead fixtures. Think of it as the base layer that gives each space a comfortable level of brightness for people to see and move around safely.

Common examples include:

Ceiling fans with integrated lighting

Recessed can lights

Ceiling-mounted light fixtures

2. Task Lighting

Task lighting is “focused light” where you need it most. It enhances brightness for specific activities such as cooking, reading, or applying makeup. When carefully placed, it eliminates shadows, improves visibility, reduces eye strain, and helps balance the room’s overall lighting.

Ideal areas for task lighting:

Kitchen counters (under-cabinet LED strips)
Bathroom mirrors (vanity sconces)
Desks or home offices
Laundry rooms or craft spaces

Pro tip: Warm lighting in living areas can promote a cozy and relaxing feel. Cooler lighting in kitchens or workspaces can enhance alertness and focus for detailed tasks.

3. Accent Lighting

Accent lighting is used to draw attention to specific features in your home and create a “wow” factor. It is often used to highlight art, architecture, bookcases, and featured design elements within the space.

Accent lighting options:

Track lighting
Wall-mounted sconces
Wall-wash fixtures to highlight art or texture
Toe-kick lights under cabinets or staircases
Cove lighting or up-lights behind trim and crown molding
Picture and shelf lights

4. Outdoor and Landscape Lighting

Your exterior spaces deserve the same thoughtful care as your home’s interior. With Central Florida’s endless outdoor season, intentional lighting design can create striking, functional outdoor spaces that feel like a true extension of your home. Landscape lighting not only highlights gardens and trees—especially beautiful in Winter Park’s tree-lined neighborhoods—but also improves safety and security.

Types of outdoor lighting:

Smart architectural systems: Allow custom colors for every season

Path lights: Keep walkways safe and inviting

Floodlights: Enhance security around driveways and entry points

Spotlights: Highlight trees, canopies, flower beds, and architectural details

Deck and patio lights: Create outdoor living spaces year-round

5. Smart Lighting & Automation

Smart lighting and automation, once considered luxuries, have become more affordable. They are now the standard for convenience, efficiency, and energy savings. Imagine your exterior lights turning on at sunset, your living room dimming when the movie starts, and all lights shutting off when you leave home—automatically.

The benefits of smart lighting:

Voice or app control
Dimming, scheduling, and scene creation
Track energy usage and automation
Integration with security systems

Quick Tip: Smart lighting systems allow you to change brightness and colors from your phone, making it easy for cozy nights and changing holiday seasons.

Don’t Forget About Electrical Safety

Upgrading indoor and outdoor lighting is exciting, but it’s also the perfect opportunity to ensure your home’s electrical system can safely handle modern lighting. Many older homes in Maitland, Winter Park, and Orlando have outdated panels and wiring. Only a licensed electrician should assess your system and recommend necessary updates.

Homeowners Often Ask:

“Will LED lights lower my energy bill?”
Absolutely. LED bulbs use less energy and can last up to 25 times longer than incandescents.

“Can you install smart lighting in an older home?”
Yes. Older electrical systems may require updates, but a licensed electrician can safely install smart lighting.

“How can I make my outdoor lighting safe during storms?”
Whole-home surge protection, weather-proof outlets, and fixtures rated for humidity and rain offer excellent protection.

“What types of lighting increase home value?”
Upgraded kitchen lighting, exterior lighting, and smart lighting systems offer some of the strongest returns on investment.

Brighten Your Home With Smartron Electric

“With the right lighting plan, every home can become more functional, inviting, and energy efficient.”

We are indoor and outdoor lighting experts who partner with homeowners to design innovative lighting solutions backed by our Lifetime Craftsmanship Guarantee. Whether you want to brighten your kitchen, add smart controls, or make your outdoor space safer after dark, Smartron Electric is your trusted licensed electrician. We proudly serves Maitland, Winter Park, and the greater Orlando area with the most up-to-date, creative and reliable lighting solutions for your home.